Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ — Hardy Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ — Hardy Deciduous Shrub, Bee-Friendly, 3L Pot
Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ — a hardy garden shrub with pinkish-white clusters and flowering june. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 3L pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Deciduous Shrub
- Mature size: 2–2.5m × 2m
- Flowering: June
- Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun)
- Attracts: Bees, pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 3L pot
The detail
Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ is upright, bushy with arching stems, signature dark burgundy-purple foliage, settles happily into borders, foliage contrast, mixed shrub beds, wildlife gardens.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo' |
| Mature size | 2–2.5m × 2m |
| Growth habit | Upright, bushy with arching stems |
| Position | Full Sun to Partial Shade (best foliage colour in full sun) |
| Soil | Moist, well-drained — tolerates most soils including clay and chalk |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature |
| Flowering | June |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H6) |
| Attracts | Bees, pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, foliage contrast, mixed shrub beds, wildlife gardens |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ is a hardy deciduous shrub. It will return reliably each year, growing stronger as it establishes.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Physocarpus ‘Diabolo’ prefers full sun to partial shade (best foliage colour in full sun), which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 3L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.